Biography

De'Vonna Pittman is an author of two books, Lyrical Freedoms from the Heart, and My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth. She is a prolific and engaging public speaker, community engagement specialist, and consultant.

Pittman has spent two decades in public service and public administration. Her experience is expansive and spans from handling million dollar budgets and managing high level contracts to working with ex-offenders and individuals on probation. She understands the underlying issues that affect every day citizens, and is committed to providing leadership and finding solutions to combat them. She believes, by empowering families and individuals we improve literacy and economic stance and ultimately create healthier communities.

With over twenty years of experience working in diverse communities, Pittman understands, responds and reacts to chronic issues that affect human capital, our most important asset. She is a skilled bridge builder, communicator, activator, and strategist. She specializes in providing training for community groups, creating collaborations between community and government, and creating meaningful and influential forums that allow individuals and organizations to thrive.

Pittman attended Metropolitan State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with a focus on Youth Corrections, and the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement Leadership.